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PE56 FDK

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,763 mi
Last recorded58,763 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 FDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 58,763 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 58,762 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 58,156 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 57,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 56,907 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,424 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 55,853 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 55,853 miles

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 55,292 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 54,233 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 54,233 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,938 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 52,938 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,240 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,069 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 50,023 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 49,096 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 48,153 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 46,558 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,012 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

offside front wiper blade starting to perish

rear silencer corroding

slight bind nearside rear brake

slightly uneven brake operation on rear

Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,837 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tail lens damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,209 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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PE56 FDK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE56 FDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PE56 FDK registered?

PE56 FDK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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